Physical Therapist

Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center • Morrison, CO • 3w ago

Position Purpose:

Leads, guides, and directs the delivery of physical therapy services in the facility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, standards and established facility policies and procedures to provide appropriate care and services to residents.

Required Qualifications:

The Physical Therapist must possess:

A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.

Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements.

Valid driver's license in the state of employment.

Knowledgable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the delivery of physical therapy services as well as it programs and activates, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state and in accordance with physician's orders.

Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the delivery of physical therapy services including but not limited to processes for the timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge, and all associated documentation requirements for residents in the facility.

Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting, billing, and coding for residents receiving physical therapy.

Adheres to the state practice guidelines in his/her discipline as defined by the State physical Therapy Practice Act. Maintains appropriate conduct and follows practice guidelines as defined by the professional association.

Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents, employees, and family members through scheduled, deliberate positive interactions using face to face, phone, or other means of communication.

Knows and understands the purpose and requirements for scope of work and supervision requirements as defined by the physical therapy practice act in each state.

Identifies and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify opprtunities for enhanced services to the resident and/or resolve issues.

Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication. Promotes positivity and active problem solving. Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the rehabilitation director concerning physical therapy.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff.

Must be willing and able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

Contributes to and exemplifies teamwork.

Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

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